Email me at RafteryThePoet@Yahoo.co.uk
I perform across the North of England in pubs, clubs, restaurants and various private functions. Performances can be tailored to your individual requirements. If you wish to spice up your event with an original performance poet, please contact me at the email address above.
Raftery to appear in Headingley!
On Wednesday 21st July 2010 Raftery the Poet will be making an appearance at Headingley Community Centre, starting at 7.30pm. Entrance fee £1.50. Tea and refreshments will be provided. A rare opportunity to hear Raftery deliver a full set. Open mic slots still available.
RAFTERY OPENS LITERATURE FESTIVAL On Friday 19th March Raftery the Poet will be performing at the opening of the Headingley Literature Festival to an enthusiastic crowd at The New Headingley Club on St Michael's Road in (where else?)Headingley. Be there or be ridiculous!
RAFTERY BACK ON RADIO LEEDS
Tune in to the Shourjo Sarkar 'Late Show on Friday 28th November from 10.30pm onwards to hear the Viscount of Verse, Raftery the Poet giving a grateful public the benefit of his wisdom on this and, quite possibly, that, whilst slotting in the odd poem or two. This charming man goes on and on and on.....
RAFTERY PERFORMS AT 7 LAUNCH
On the 7th July (07/07/07 with a 7pm start) Raftery the Poet was one of seven poets chosen to perform in the streets of Chapel Allerton at the dramatic opening of '7' the new cultural and Arts Centre in the heart of Chapel Allerton. The event was extremely well-attended and a good time was had by all on one of the few fine summer evenings so far this year. Good luck to the new venue!
posted July 23, 2007 - 06:22 PM
RAFTERY CLOSES ILKLEY FESTIVAL!
On the final evening of the Ilkley Festival visitors to the Playhouse Theatre were treated to a surprise performance from Raftery the Poet who delivered a short but blistering set, rounding off a highly successful few weeks.
posted October 16, 2006 - 02:11 PM
RAFTERY 'NOT A GENIUS' - IT'S OFFICIAL
Armando Iannucci shocked a nationwide audience of Radio 4 listeners by pronouncing that Richard Raftery's idea to curb lawlessness by forcing all criminals to wear flip-flops was not, in fact, a genius idea. Raftery is said to be taking it well and has been heartened by the many wellwishers who have declared him to have been 'robbed'. 'Life must go on' he said, 'and I have other ideas to offer. Square peas which would not roll off your plate, the beer glass with the lockable lid and the security brassiere, complete with zip and combination lock, are just a few which are to be developed in the near future'.To hear Raftery live on Genius simply go to links page and click on the link.
posted October 14, 2006 - 06:44 PM
RAFTERY ON RADIO 4
Richard Raftery will be heard on Radio 4's Genius Programme (a comedy hosted by Dave Gorman with Guest Armando Ianucci) at 6.30pm on 12th October. Catch this one.
posted October 03, 2006 - 08:21 PM
RAFTERY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
Richard Raftery's second collection, the acclaimed 'Too Big For This Town' is now available on Amazon Books. To order your copy go to the link on SHOP page
posted March 14, 2006 - 10:32 PM
Raftery Signs On!
Richard Raftery will be appearing in person, peforming poetry from, and signing copies of, his latest collection 'Too Big For This Town' at Philip Howard Books on Street Lane, Leeds on SATURDAY 17th DECEMBER.
posted December 13, 2005 - 05:38 PM
Raftery To Perform In Chapel Allerton
The Man! The Myth! The Mirth!Richard Raftery will be headlining a poetry night at Wicked Words in The Old Police Station Chapel Allerton, Leeds on Tuesday Dec 13th - where there will be an opportunity to acquire copies of his acclaimed new collection 'Too Big For This Town' Starts 8pm.
posted December 07, 2005 - 08:37 PM
RAFTERY TO PERFORM IN LEEDS
It's on Sunday 13th November from 12pm-2pm at the Dare Cafe 49 Otley Road in Headingley. Richard Raftery be performing with Brendan Ego and Siobhan McMahon alongside Lucht Focail (an Irish heritage writing group). There will also be music from Bernadette Beirne (Irish Harpist), Mairead & Dermot Hurley (concertina & guitar).
posted November 08, 2005 - 09:51 PM
New Book Out Soon
Raftery the Poet's long awaited second collection is due out in the autumn. Titled 'Too Big For This Town' it will feature several poems which have already been established as firm favourites with audiences as well as many which have never been performed in public. Watch this space for further information.